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Inscription

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE HENRY HILLYER
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ALSO CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
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Then on the bottom edge of this side...

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On the end pieces

CAROLINE
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WILLIAM
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Other Information

Please note, the other side of this grave bears an inscription for William and Sarah Andrews.

In 1851, Caroline Andrews (b.1835) lived with her parents, William (b.1796, Chawton) and Sarah (b.1798, Titchfield) Andrews, at Moniers Farm, Privett in Hampshire. William farmed 14 acres and employed 2 labourers. Also living with them was Carolines brother, Henry Callyer (b.1839) as well as a servant/carter, George Baker. Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 1677; Folio: 311; Page: 13; GSU roll: 193585.

In 1861, Caroline Hillyer (b.1835, Droxfield) was a widow. She was living with her parents in Inner Belmont Place, South Stoneham. William was a retired farmer. Visiting was Mary Ann Andrews (b.1841).
Source Citation: Class: RG9; Piece: 682; Folio: 57; Page: 57; GSU roll: 542684.

Death recorded for George Henry Hillyer, Southampton, Apr-Jun 1860, Vol 2c, p.3
Birth recorded for Caroline Jane Hillier, South Stoneham, Jan-Mar 1860, Vol 2c, p31.
Death recorded for Caroline Jane Hillyer, South Stoneham, Jul-Sept 1860, Vol 2c, p.21
Caroline Jane Hillier (infant) of Belmont Terrace, Portswood, was buried on 5 July 1860.

Caroline Hillier (aged 27) of Belmont Terrace, Portswood, was buried on 16 August 1861.
Source: Burial Register for Christ Church, Portswood 1850-1899